1994 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · L172 MVJ
1994 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 6,197 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L172 MVJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2012
- 6,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L172 MVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Suzuki Vitara (L172 MVJ) between February 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
L172 MVJ Mileage History
- 10/02/200691,539 mi
- 08/02/200798,091 mi+6,552 mi
- 31/03/20086,163 mi-91,928 mi
- 11/05/20096,179 mi+16 mi
- 01/06/20106,185 mi+6 mi
- 17/06/20106,192 mi+7 mi
- 04/09/20126,197 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -12,997 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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